Andersen Press
Bitterthorn Author Kat Dunn
£8.99 Paperback 9781839132957 Fiction
Blumwald is a town overshadowed by an ancient curse: in a sinister castle in the depths of the wild wood lives a monstrous Witch. Once a generation, she comes to claim a companion to return with her – never to be seen again. Now that time is drawing near once more...
14 years to adult; Sexuality; Gender; Class
Blow A Kiss, Catch A Kiss Author Joseph Coelho Illustrator Nicola Killen £12.99 Hardback 9781839131363 Fiction
A beautifully illustrated anthology of short poems by award-winning Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho. From Eye Caterpillars to The Journey Game, and from Dancing Families to Dreamtime, this collection of fun and heart-warming poems are perfect for sharing everyday feelings and experiences.
3-5 years; Disability; Race; Health and wellbeing (inclusive illustrations throughout)
Booked
Author Kwame Alexander Illustrator Dawud Anyabwile £9.99 Paperback 9781839132230 Fiction
Twelve-year-old Nick is football-mad and absolutely hates books. In this graphic novel adaptation of the acclaimed verse novel, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents’ break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. 10-14 years; Race
Bookworms
Author Nyanda Foday Illustrator Joelle Avelino £12.99 Hardback 9781839131486 Fiction
From former Birmingham Young Poet Laureate Nyanda Foday comes this inspirational, poetic introduction to the vital need for every child to see themselves in the books they read. 5-18 years; Body image; Disability; Health and wellbeing; Race; Sexuality
Dadaji’s Paintbrush Author Rashmi Sirdeshpande Illustrator Ruchi Mhasane £7.99 Paperback 9781839131400 Fiction
Dadaji loves to teach others to paint, especially his grandson. But after Dadaji passes away, the boy can’t bear to use the favourite paintbrush his grandfather left for him. The perfect book for children suffering a bereavement, with an uplifting and heartfelt focus on continuing a legacy. 3-5 years; Race
Darkhearts Author James L. Sutter
£8.99 Paperback 9781839133374 Fiction
David used to be in a band with his best friend Chance. But now the band are super famous and David’s not in it. When tragedy throws David and rock god Chance back together, David has to admit he misses his friend – and maybe feels something more. 12-17 years; Sexuality
Elmer And The Gift
Author and Illustrator David McKee £12.99 Hardback 9781839131592 Fiction
Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can’t remember what it is or where it is. In his 30th storybook, Elmer’s love, patience and respect for Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo makes for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives. 3-5 years; Health and wellbeing; Disability
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Elmer And The Gift Author and Illustrator David McKee
£7.99 Paperback 9781839131608 Fiction
Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can’t remember what it is or where it is. In his 30th storybook, Elmer’s love, patience and respect for Aunt Zelda and Grand- pa Eldo makes for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives.
3-5 years; Health and wellbeing; Disability
Finding Phoebe Author Gavin Extence
£8.99 Paperback 9781839133312 Fiction
YA comic drama about 16-year-old Phoebe, who is autistic. When her best friend reveals a big secret, Phoebe’s carefully-ordered world is upturned and she’s seriously pushed out of her comfort zone. Can Phoebe rise to the challenge? 13-17 years; Autism
Four Bad Unicorns Author and Illustrator Rebecca Patterson
£7.99 Paperback 9781839131042 Fiction
Tackling the theme of childhood disability and play with humour and warmth... and unicorns. 3-5 years; Disability
PREMIUM LISTING
Lolly Luck Author Ellie Daines
£7.99 Paperback 9781839132612 Fiction
Lolly is Lolly Luck by name, lucky by nature. She always wins magazine competitions and any game you can think of. But when Lolly’s dad loses his job and then the family home, Lolly’s luck starts to change. Tackles real-life family issues, such as redundancy, repossession and parenthood.
9-11 years; Race; Class
Luna Loves Christmas Author Joseph Coelho Illustrator Fiona Lumbers £12.99 Hardback 9781839131660 Fiction
Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum’s, sometimes at Dad’s, she gets two trees, two dinners, two advent calendars to open ... but this Christmas, Luna’s family are doing something different. They’re volunteering, and Luna can’t wait for them to all be together at the community Christmas dinner! 0-5 years; Race; Class
Maddy Yip’s Guide to Parties Author and Illustrator Sue Cheung £7.99 Paperback 9781839133121 Fiction
Grandad is turning 80, so Maddy decides to throw him the best birthday party ever – what can possibly go wrong? When it comes to the Yips, quite a lot. 9-11 years; Race
One You
Author Frances Stickley Illustrator Åsa Gilland
£12.99 Hardback 9781839131790 Fiction
A lyrical countdown to your baby coming into the world and a count-up to the memories you’ll make together.
0-5 years; Race; Sexuality; Gender PREMIUM LISTING
two boys stumble across something much more dangerous, and their discovery will set them on a dangerous path…
11-16 years; Health and wellbeing; Sexuality
The Door Of No Return Author Kwame Alexander £14.99 Hardback 9781839133244 Fiction
From New York Times-bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes the first book in a breathtaking trilogy of verse novels set in 19th century Ghana, following a boy who is sold into slavery 12-14 years; Race
The Haunting Of Tyrese Walker Author J P Rose
£8.99 Paperback 9781839132407 Fiction
On a family visit to Jamaica, Tyrese starts experiencing impossibly strange and terrifying things, as he discovers he’s being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. A dark psychological thriller with themse of grief, mental health and identity.
11-14 years; Race; Health and wellbeing (grief); Gender (masculinity and grief)
The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book Author Sally Nicholls Illustrator Gosia Herba £12.99 Hardback 9781839131851 Fiction
A diversely illustrated and interactive book from award-winning Sally Nicholls that invites families to play along – beeping noses, sniffing sweet-smelling baby toes and gobbling up bellies!
0-5 years; Race; Sexuality; Disability
The Zoo Inside Me Author Ruth Doyle Illustrator Eyesica Baeton £7.99 Paperback 9781839131448 Fiction
Meet your animal alter-egos in this picture book about dealing with behavioural problems – and recognising the effect they can have on others. 4-7 years; Disability
The Kindest Red
Author Ibtihaj Muhammad and SK Ali Illustrator Hatem Aly
Grandad’s Pride Author and Illustrator Harry Woodgate
£12.99 Hardback 9781839132667 Fiction
The highly-anticipated sequel to Waterstones Prize-winning Grandad’s Camper celebrates the power of community and the importance of LGBTQIA+ history. 4-7 years; Sexuality
Home For Grace Author Kathryn White Illustrator Rachael Dean £12.99 Hardback 9781839131752 Fiction
No one knows who Grace is. One day, she appeared in a shop doorway in a sleeping bag, with a cat called Luna, surrounded by strange things. A powerful and compassionate introduc- tion to homelessness, and the need for kindness, understanding and friendship. 4-7 years; Class; Race
Little Sure Shot Author Matt Ralphs
£7.99 Paperback 9781839132018
Fiction Annie Oakley is happiest when hunting with her pa, and she doesn’t care that it’s not what girls are meant to do. When tragedy strikes, her family is thrown into deepest poverty. Until one day, Annie dares to pick up Pa’s old rifle, and find a way to feed her starving family. 10-12 years; Gender
Running With Horses
Author and Illustrator Jason Cockcroft £8.99 Paperback 9781839133145 Fiction
Rabbit has been struggling since he saw his father die, but when he befriends Joe, he begins to feel better, despite having strange dreams of a frightened horse. Hunting for the animal, the
Spring-Summer 2023
Safiyyah’s War Author Hiba Noor Khan £7.99 Paperback 9781839133138 Fiction
From the view point of eleven-year-old Safiyyah, comes the true story of the resistance run from The Grand Mosque of Paris in WW2 that saved the lives of hundreds of Jews. 9-13 years; Race; Religion; Gender
£7.99 Paperback 9781839133039 Fiction
The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER which ex- plores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. 4-8 years; Race; Religion
Unspoken
Author Kwame Alexander Illustrator Dare Coulter £12.99 Hardback 9781839133398 Fiction
How do you tell a story that starts in Africa and ends in horror? A powerfully moving, poetic exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation. 5-7 years; Race
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